IT Lead, Internal Audit

Job Description:

Responsibilities

• Lead application security audits, ensuring the efficient and timely execution of the approved Audit Plan.
• Conduct comprehensive security audits, including penetration testing, to identify vulnerabilities across applications, infrastructure, databases, operating systems, and cloud environments.
• Execute end-to-end audits in alignment with the annual audit plan, ensuring timely completion.
• Review audit outcomes and results, collaborating with key auditees to agree on remedial action plans and facilitate smooth audit processes.
• Leverage data analytics and automation to enhance the efficiency and quality of audit execution.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders within the divisional technology functions to enhance audit effectiveness.
• Stay informed about best practices in information security audits to ensure continuous improvement.
• Keep abreast of emerging security threats, trends, and technologies to enhance security posture and refine internal audit processes.

Qualification & Experience

• 5+ years of experience handling several technology audits including web applications. Experience with a Big 4 firm would be an advantage.
• Experience in conducting penetration testing using tools such as Burp suite, Metasploit, NMAP, Nessus, etc.
• Exposure to Python programming and awareness of generative AI technologies.
• Knowledge of risk management frameworks and proficient in carrying out in-depth Applications security including configurations.
• Strong knowledge of cloud security and best practices for cloud penetration testing.
• Familiarity with data analytics tools such as Alteryx, Power BI, and Tableau is an advantage.
• Excellent report writing skills
• Strong written and oral communication, approachable style, and well-developed negotiation and listening skills
• Demonstrated experience in strong work ethic, initiative, teamwork, and flexibility in meeting department goals.
• Excellent team collaboration skills to deliver results, innovate and strive for excellence.
• Basic Qualifications
• A Bachelor / master’s degree in information technology or computer science or related major
• Preferred Qualifications
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), or Certified Information Systems Security Professional – CISSP, CEH, Red Team, or Equivalent.